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Gretzky Wins Lawsuit Over Gum Claims
6 Nov
Summary
- Wayne Gretzky awarded $200,000 in damages.
- Sparks ordered to pay $39,525 in sanctions.
- Suit involved claims of weight loss lies.
Wayne Gretzky has emerged victorious in a legal dispute with Steven Sparks, the owner of 'OMG gum.' A court has mandated that Sparks pay Wayne's family trusts and a corporate entity a total of $200,000 in damages. This ruling addresses a breach of fiduciary duty by Sparks.
Furthermore, due to repeated failures to meet discovery deadlines, Sparks was ordered by the court to pay an additional $39,525 in cumulative monetary sanctions. These sanctions cover various failures, including improper discovery responses to Wayne and his wife, Janet Gretzky.
The legal battle began when Sparks sued Wayne in August 2022, alleging he lied about losing 35 pounds using 'OMG gum' over two months. Sparks claimed this misrepresentation inflated the brand's value before its eventual decline.
In response, Wayne and his family countersued Sparks. Their suit cited unauthorized use of his likeness for their BuChew venture and misappropriation of company funds for personal use.
